It is based on the 2010 novel by Andy Mulligan.
Andy Mulligan's novel 'Trash' is based on the work of the Philippine Community Fund.
Third film in featuring Wagner Moura and André Ramiro after Troupe d'élite (2007) and Troupe d'élite - L'ennemi intérieur (2010).
The first feature film directed by Stephen Daldry not to be nominated for Best Director and/or Best Picture.